NORTH COUNTY: Chess club offered at libraries

The Ramona Library is offering a free Chess Club for kids and teens ages 10 to 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at 1275 Main St. The club teaches students the basics of chess, plus tactics and strategy. Players also participate in two annual chess tournaments. Research has shown that chess is directly correlated with academic achievement. Vista Library offers the same club at 5 p.m. Thursdays at 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Call 760-788-5270 for Ramona Library and 760-643-5100 for Vista Library.